It's all kind of distorted in places and harsh sounding. I assume the equipment has peak meters, like most digital stuff. A common myth is that digital audio recording should be performed at peak levels close to, but not exceeding 0 dB FS (digital full scale).
Actually, average levels on input and output should be set to -20 dB FS RMS, if you have RMS meters. Max peak levels should not exceed -9 dB FS. Signal to noise ratio isn't a factor in digital as it is in analog.
Basically, if you have peaks on your meters hitting red, turn the level down till no red comes up. That will give you much more headroom and eliminate the harshness and little distortion.
I really been enjoying the podcast's, except the loud level.
Actually, average levels on input and output should be set to -20 dB FS RMS, if you have RMS meters. Max peak levels should not exceed -9 dB FS. Signal to noise ratio isn't a factor in digital as it is in analog.
Basically, if you have peaks on your meters hitting red, turn the level down till no red comes up. That will give you much more headroom and eliminate the harshness and little distortion.
I really been enjoying the podcast's, except the loud level.